Scientists have discovered a preserved three dimensional structure of a woolly mammoth’s DNA. The mammoth died around 52,000 years ago however its skin was so well preserved that scientists were able to recover its DNA in its three dimensional shape intact. This gave scientists the ability to have a good look at the animal's genome. The researchers that collected the sample used a technique called Hi-C. This technique in the future can give researchers new information about animals that have been extinct for thousands of years.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/drying-woolly-mammoth-dna-3d-glass
Really interesting article! It's crazy to think that DNA can last and be viable after 50,000 years. Makes me wonder if they could clone the DNA and recreate a wooly mammoth. Fascinating how the article talks about the glassy DNA sample being able to last a year a room temperature if necessary. Article definitely makes you think!
ReplyDeleteThe article is absolutely fascinating. It is very detailed and the explanation of the preservation process and the potential future applications of this research are incredibly insightful. It’s amazing to see how advancements in technology are allowing scientists to uncover and analyze ancient DNA in such detail.
ReplyDeleteIt really is incredible on how scientist can really recover and analyze dna structure from years ago. Technology keeps improving and it is crazy on how advance technology is getting in order to scan and get a better picture on DNA from extinct animals. It is a form to learn more about different species and on where species came from.
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